₦airaland Forum

Religion is more important to North than education


Why are you guys bothered

Ttalk:
We have indigenous Ilaje in Lagos. You can never understand us, even if you spend 5 Generations in our territory

ilaje is an ijaw tribe and not a Yoruba tribe

SpecialAdviser:
I just hope and pray he is not one of those that promised to teach a particular tribe a lesson during last election.

I am sorry if the comment above looks harsh but with the recent happening in Nigeria, one would ask if TRIBALISM truly pays. An adage says that a goat lying down is lying on its skin.

The day we stop tribalism is the day we solve our problems collectively. Tinubu was never a candidate that deserved an office. His style of politics will always breed evil. How can someone preach snatch it, grab it and run away with it? That statement alone invites CURSE. God sees everything,. Its a big SHAME

Where are the cows? Someone that asked such a question when his people was kidnapped ...and you expect the man to be active or proactive

He is inept and docile just like his folks are known

wink2015:
But if regional government comes in the South West

The situation might be different.

But Lagos still have major environment problems like underground polluted water.

Atlantic ocean surge which affect the land area.

It is becoming tighter by space companies are shifting to Ogun state, Oyo state, Ondo state

The funny thing is that neighbouring Yoruba states are stagnant! Go to Ogun and weep! The roads terrible, the houses antiquated, skulls ,mined

TouchNfollow:
Like Seyi Law.....Ilaje boy from riverine Ondo.

and he is even claiming Lagos leaving his state to rot

Dalohad:
Great idea.

The real indigenes of Lagos have really suffered in the hands of Ogbomoshorians.

Wait where are the AWON , AWA LAGOS VREW from Ogbomosho, ikire, Ijebu itele etc


They have all gone mute! The Igbo aupprt this! We really need to identify real lagosians and those that abandoned their villages to rot

Rindo69:
So Lagos state wants to differentiate its indigenes from those of Ekiti...

So Yoruba Ronu will now be Lagos Ronu...maybe they give honorary indigeneship tonthe online warriors that celebrate Lagos rarer than their states.

Ire ooo

It's good


love this... Abuja should start their own and ensure that if you are not a gwari or Hausa north Central you don't get that certificate and work in any government agency in Abuja

River State should start RivCard indigenous certificate and ensure that if you aren't Rivers indigenes and if you don't bear Ijaw, Kalabari, Ikwerre and Rivers Igbo name you don't work in any company in Rivers State be it government sector, oil company etc

And I know you can't bear Femi, Yemi , Akin, Ojo and be an indigenous people of Rivers State ... And this is a good way so the people of Rivers State can actually control their destinies and bring chevron offices back to PH and also oil companies that have offices in Lagos


This is good moves


All states can do this

Let's craze together!

I love this... Abuja should start their own and ensure that if you are not a gwari or Hausa north Central you don't get that certificate and work in any government agency in Abuja

River State should start RivCard indigenous certificate and ensure that if you aren't Rivers indigenes and if you don't bear Ijaw, Kalabari, Ikwerre and Rivers Igbo name you don't work in any company in Rivers State be it government sector, oil company etc

And I know you can't bear Femi, Yemi , Akin, Ojo and be an indigenous people of Rivers State ... And this is a good way so the people of Rivers State can actually control their destinies and bring chevron offices back to PH and also oil companies that have offices in Lagos


This is good moves


All states can do this

Let's craze together!

[quote author=cliffypatt post=136786836]Low key, other tribes are doing well. Forget about the online hype, not everyone likes to be listed on the Internet.[/quotey dear yiubdojt hide success ! Not in this digital world anymore

SmartPolician:
I don't understand how Dr. Maduka made all that money and couldn't even speak good English. Considering how rich and exposed he is, his use of English is quite embarrassing, to say the least.

he is an igbo man and English isn't his mother tongue ...do you expect Russian scientists to speak good English

Two solid Igbo men representing the Igbo and the Nigerian and muscj respect to the Yoruba guy ..these are the two tribes that are consistently putting Nigerian in the global intellectual map...remove Yoruba and Igbo ... Nigeria is doomed

Other tribes are just onlookers

D00msDay:
So Nigeria is safe? My colleague was kidnapped last week while visiting his family in Kogi state from Abuja. One death una just dey compare America to Nigeria security wise.
Last Saturday alone close to 700 Nigerians were murdered across Kwara, Benue, Niger, South KD etc by terrorists. Thousands of Nigerians are being massacred in Nigeria weekly. But na US citizen death una they put for head.
I'll rather be in the US minding my business than being in Nigeria where I can't travel by road for fear of being kidnapped, I can't visit some rural areas for fear of bandits etc.

The pics below is that of the NPF who were gunned down by terrorists in Kogi few days ago.

Dey whine yourself.... USA is like a 3rd work nation with poverty,high indebtedness, living paycheck to paycheck


Latest Data & Estimates

According to the Gun Violence Archive, in 2025 so far there have been:
• ~10,420 people killed by gun violence.
• ~19,032 injured.
• ~301 “mass shootings.”

In 2023, there were 46,728 total people who died by firearms in the U.S., including suicides, homicides, unintentional shootings, etc.

I will japa for the safety of my kids...USA is very safe and we have free healthcare in USA


Such a lie

The common perception that many Southwestern Nigerian cities (excluding Lagos) appear "desolate" or "backward" isn't just a simple matter of neglect; it's the result of a complex interplay of rapid, unplanned urbanization, a severe infrastructure deficit, and a unique challenge related to communal identity and investment. While these cities are experiencing significant population growth, their development hasn't been matched by strategic, long-term vision or the financial capacity to support it. The result is a cycle of decay that is visible in crumbling roads, poor sanitation, and strained public services.

The Unplanned Urban Explosion
Lagos, with its massive economy, has been a magnet for migration for decades, creating a ripple effect where people spill into nearby cities and towns like Ibadan and Ota. However, these cities have grown organically, without the necessary planning or regulatory framework. This has led to the development of informal settlements and slums. These areas lack basic amenities like proper drainage, water supply, and waste management. You see it everywhere: stagnant gutters, mountains of refuse, and roads riddled with potholes. These conditions not only make the cities appear desolate but also create serious public health crises, as documented in studies on the urban health challenges in these areas.
The Infrastructure Deficit

While state governments in the Southwest are making some investments, these are often insufficient to address the scale of the problem. Many of these states are heavily reliant on federal allocations, and their internally generated revenue (IGR) is a fraction of what Lagos earns. This means they simply don't have the funds to embark on the kind of large-scale infrastructure projects needed to keep pace with population growth. The existing infrastructure is therefore constantly overstressed, leading to its rapid deterioration. For instance, academic papers on Ibadan and other cities highlight the challenges of dilapidated roads, inadequate water supply, and strained public services, all of which contribute to the perception of decay.

The Challenge of Identity and Investment 🤝
A major, though less discussed, factor is the inability of indigenes to identify with their state as a collective entity, unlike the powerful, unifying "Igbo identity" that drives communal investment. While the Yoruba people as a whole have a strong cultural heritage, loyalty and investment often reside with a person's specific town or family lineage rather than the state as a political entity.
This is a stark contrast to the Igbo model, where a powerful communal spirit fuels direct investment in hometowns through networks and the apprenticeship system.

The Igbo diaspora and wealthy individuals often pool resources to build schools, hospitals, and roads in their villages. This strong, trust-based social capital makes it easier for people to mobilize resources for community projects.
In the Southwestern states, the absence of this kind of collective, state-level economic network means that private investment tends to be more individualized and less focused on community-wide development. With Lagos dominating as the economic hub, private capital flows there, leaving other states struggling to attract the investment necessary for large-scale infrastructure and development.

In my opinion, the blame shouldn't fall on a lack of effort alone, but rather on a fundamental mismatch between uncontrolled population growth, a severe lack of resources, and the absence of a collective, state-level investment identity. Until these issues are addressed with a more sustainable, long-term urban development model, the cycle of urban decay will likely continue.


References


* Aka, K. O. (2012). The Igbo and the Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Development in Nigeria. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Studies, 5(2), 27-40.
* Ayiti, O. M. (2024). Impacts of Decaying Infrastructure in Urban Areas of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Research in Public Policy and Governance, 10(1).
* Chukwuezi, B. (2001). Through Thick and Thin: Igbo Rural-Urban Circularity, Identity and Investment.
* National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria. (2023). States' Internally Generated Revenue Report.
* Ojo, P. I. (2008). Built Environment Decay and Urban Health in Nigeria.
* Onibokun, A. G. (1995). Urbanization and urban problems in Nigeria.
* Oyeyemi, O. (2020). An Analysis of the Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Urban Decay in Selected Cities of Southwestern Nigeria.

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For too long, the story of Igbo land has been told by others—sometimes with half-truths, sometimes with bias, and too often with the weight of stereotypes. Traditional media has not always been fair in its coverage of the South East. Narratives of poverty, underdevelopment, and marginalisation have overshadowed the vibrant realities of the people. But today, the tables are turning. Social media has become the new stage where Ndi Igbo can reclaim their story, show their truth, and inspire a new generation with images of resilience, innovation, and progress.

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What social media has done is simple but powerful—it has removed the gatekeepers. No longer must we wait for a journalist from far away to decide which parts of our reality are newsworthy. No longer must our progress be buried under headlines of negativity. With a smartphone in hand, every Igbo man, every Igbo woman, every young dreamer can be a storyteller. A single post can carry our story from Umuahia to New York, from Owerri to Tokyo.

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The old narratives are fading, and a new one is being written every day. And this time, it is not written about us—it is written by us. Ndi Igbo, the world is listening. Let us continue to tell our story, boldly and without apology.


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smallsmall:
Nothing is funny in Nigeria anymore, because the Country itself has become one Tragically-funny Experiment.

it's unfortunate

smallsmall:
I hope we remember how he even got to be a Senator, because he did not contest the Senatorial Election from the begining (as he was angling to even be the Presidential candidate of his Party! What a joke).
He just came back, after loosing his Presidential disaster journey and "stole" the mandate given to another member of his Party who contested and won all the stages of the Election.
And our equally Corrupt Courts allowed the theft to stand.
That is how "place holder" came to be injected into our Political System.

And yet he is giving an elected one suspension? It's funny

Udommaejima:
Calm down and reason like a human for at least once .......Natasha wanted to out pace her shadow. Were it for the suspension alone,she would have resumed jejely. But no,women emancipation and independent women mantra wouldn't allow her think ahead....she went to court. Now that her case is in court,she gatz to present those "evidence(s)" she has been holding close or abi inside her heart since. Logically and legally,she can't resume till the outcome of the case. As much as I detest Akpabio with reasons, those old thieves,Wike included,are abreast with legal realities and know to manipulate and arm twist to their favors (God will still punish dem with stroke,liver<kidney issues.......and not the emotional tantrums thrown madam accuser Natash......

are done ?

Awesome01:
You are on point. He did it in Lagos through Alfa Beta as Tax Consultant. It made Lagos State generate more and more revenue but it forced everyone to pay tax through their nose.

I had always suspected this to come-in one day to Nigeria as a whole.I was expecting it come up after he wins his second term in 2027. Now its here.

He may have Indirectly just shot himself in the leg, because If true THIS POLICY MAY ACTUALLY BE THE DECIDING FACTOR COME 2027 ELECTIONS.

RONUISTS will still campaign based on our brother set up even if they are hungry ... It's all about feel good syndrome not good economy syndrome

jayce232:
Once your account record up to or above 800k annually, u will pay 20% of that money as tax. So students & jobless people may likely not earn that amount. But if u are spending up to 800k annually, u will be taxed even if u are a student.

what about the Yoruba Ronuists? Will they still pay with their RONU card ?

IGBOSON1:
My sentiments too! You don't go and build such a monstrousity right in front of a city landmark like the Assumpta Cathedral! It's akin to going to build a flyover right in front of St Peters Basillica in Rome or St Pauls in London! You wouldn't even get past the approvals process because you'd be thrown out the moment you present your plans for approval! But here in Nigeria, especially in our south-east, we don't value or appreciate the need for preservation of historical landmarks and views!

I agree with you..the cathedral is a lamdlamrk but the two landmarks in Lagos

Cathedral CMS At Lagos Island
Church of assumption at Falomo Ikoyi

Both have over pass in front of them.... Mayje we have to choose another landmarks in Owerri

Ojiofor:
Yeah some individuals donated from old Anambra state but every adult and students of old Imo was levied for the airport project.

you are very right ...you know your history

Ever8090:
Omo.. oyibo people get problem I swear...but it's like the woman has some brain issues due to old age...

but she is right in a way

Now this is victimisation...you told he 6 months and this is 6 months and the people she is representing is there also

You said 6 months and the 6 months is done ... Let her be please !

It will always be these African Americans and Akata mentality

I want to japa for the safety of my kids

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Socially, the stadium and civic centers will engage the youth, reduce restiveness, and promote sports and tourism. Improved public buildings will strengthen governance and service delivery, while housing and road projects will raise living standards for residents.

If executed with transparency and inclusivity, New Bayelsa City has the potential to redefine Yenagoa—not just as a political capital, but as an economic hub of the Niger Delta, spurring growth and prosperity for generations.

Ojiofor:
Old Imo state to be precise.

no many people from old Anambra donated also ...

Ezewuzie01:
Anambra airport road (Willie Obiano boulevard) is more beautiful than this.

I love the competition in East ...it's refreshing and the need to outdo each other